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Houston Rockets Player Season Review: Amen Thompson

In the last two seasons, the Houston Rockets have gone from a 22-win team to 41 wins and fighting to the last few weeks of the season for a play-in berth to a 52-win team and second in the Western Conference.

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Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Jae’Sean Tate

Will Tate be back next season? Anyone remember the days when Jae’Sean Tate was one of the best players on the Houston Rockets? Yeah, those were interesting times.

Tari Eason News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 17

The Rockets Should Make These Skills the Priority for Improvement

The Houston Rockets have been one of the main topics in trade discussions as the league speculates how they can improve from one of their best seasons in several years.

Kevin Durant News / Fastbreak on SI / May 17

NBA All-Star Reportedly Interested In Joining Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant still remains one of the best players in the NBA at 36. The Phoenix Suns star finished the regular season with averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from the three-point range in 62 games.

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NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 16

Rockets Reportedly Open to Trading Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Houston Rockets have been heavily involved in trade rumors regarding Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. After his third-straight first-round playoff exit, it seems like Antetokounmpo could be on the move for the first time in his 12-year career.

Dillon Brooks News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 16

Houston Rockets Player Season Review: Dillon Brooks

When the Houston Rockets were ready to move past the rebuilding phase of their long-term plans, they knew there were certain areas they would have to improve on.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 16

Rockets’ Rumor Mill Is Dominating Trade Discussions

The Houston Rockets are the talk of the town this summer; the Western Conference's second seed has some of the most leverage in trade discussions. The team has several draft assets and young players who could become enticing targets for teams with disgruntled stars.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Houston Rockets’ 2 best trades using No. 10 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets had a solid run this year, securing the second seed in the tough Western Conference with a 52-30 record. Unfortunately, their breakout run ended at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

Houston Rockets News / The Dream Shake / May 16

Three potential draft picks for Rockets at 10

To pick... or not to pick... After improving their season win total by double digits for the second consecutive season, finishing with the second best

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Why Rockets would be wise to trade young All-Star to get Giannis Antetokounmpo

In recent weeks, the Rockets have been connected to Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Alperen Sengun News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16

Surprising report emerges about Alperen Sengun

The Houston Rockets’ roster may truly have no untouchables. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports shared a surprising report on Thursday about the Rockets All-Star big man Alperen Sengun.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 15

Rockets Might Be Open To Parting With Alperen Sengun In A Giannis Antetokounmpo Pursuit

For the first time in his career, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly open-minded about leaving Milwaukee — and NBA front offices are already making phone calls, just in case.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Rockets open to trading All-Star big man?

ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Monday that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has become “open-minded” about the possibility of leaving Milwaukee for the first time in his career.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

NBA Draft: Guards the Houston Rockets Could Eye at No. 10

The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery was a bit of a disappointment for the Houston Rockets, but only a slight misstep in their process of becoming a championship contender.

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Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

Houston Rockets Player Season Review: Fred VanVleet

The Houston Rockets are coming off their most successful season and first playoff apperance since 2020. The Rockets, for the second straight season, improved from the previous season, this time winning 11 more games in 2024-25 than in 2023-2024.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

Rockets Take Duke Forward in Mock Draft

The Houston Rockets have the No. 10 overall pick in the NBA Draft. While there is a lot of noise surrounding a trade for the pick, the Rockets could end up selecting a talented player at that position.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

What Should the Houston Rockets do on Draft Night?

The NBA Draft lottery concluded on Monday night, with the Houston Rockets acquiring the No. 10 pick in the draft. Should Houston trade their pick or keep it?

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

Rockets' Youth Is No Excuse For Playoff Shortcomings

The Houston Rockets took a large leap this season, winning over 50 games for the first time since 2018. Their success was based on the performance of Houston's collection of young players.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 15

Rockets Urged to Trade For Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Houston Rockets are one of the top teams connected to Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo in trade rumors. While the former MVP hasn't requested a trade, a report from ESPN insider Shams Charania stated that Antetokounmpo would consider a move this offseason.

Jock Landale News / The Dream Shake / May 15

Rockets 2024-2025 season in review: Jock Landale

Landale was Houston’s third center once Steven Adams got rolling. Jock Landale had a pretty good year. He was never going to be asked to do a ton for the Houston Rockets, but with Steven Adams starting off the year still working himself into basektball shape, Landale played in 14 of Houston’s first 19 games.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 14

Houston Rockets Coach Ime Udoka Talks About Fred VanVleet's Free Agency

One of the bigger concerns for the Houston Rockets this offseason regards Fred VanVleet and his upcoming free agency. The point guard has a $44.9 million team option this summer, one that the Rockets could decline and make him an unrestricted free agent.

Ime Udoka News / Athlon Sports / May 14

Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka's Makes Bold Comments

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka feels like there were a lot of positives for the team this season. The rebuild is officially over for Houston as they finished 2nd in the Western Conference after winning 52 games.

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Houston Rockets’ 3 best options for No. 10 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets enter the 2025 NBA Draft from a position of strength. On the flip side, they do so with more urgency than ever. A 52-30 regular season saw the Rockets unexpectedly vault into the Western Conference’s upper echelon, securing the No.

Houston Rockets News / Athlon Sports / May 13

ESPN Marc Spears Makes Bold Prediction About Houston Rockets Offseason

The Houston Rockets have recently come up in recent NBA trade rumors as they look to improve on last season's 52-win season. The Rockets have one of the better young nucleus in the NBA, as they have drafted extremely well in recent years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12

One factor is holding back Rockets' pursuit of Kevin Durant

One key factor is holding back Rockets' pursuit of Kevin Durant

Armed with numerous young prospects and draft capital, the Rockets have the capital to swing a big trade this summer.

Rockets reportedly end pursuit of Suns star

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Jalen Green News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12

Surprising report emerges about Jalen Green’s future

Many have been expecting Jalen Green to be the one who is left without a chair when the music stops in Houston, but that may not necessarily be the case.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12